United States National Security Council

October 3, 2024 | Anthony Ruggiero, Andrea Stricker

U.S. Investigates Russian-Chinese Nuclear Cooperation

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed to Reuters last month that it is investigating whether China is helping Russia circumvent a ban on U.S. imports of Russian enriched uranium. Beijing’s...

October 3, 2024 | |

Beijing’s Axis of Chaos

Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.

October 3, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

Biden-Harris should help destroy Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure

Biden and Harris reportedly want credit for Israel’s success, but an arsonist playing firefighter deserves no applause

September 25, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

Iran on the March: Restoring Deterrence and Stability in the Middle East

A Response By Richard Goldberg

September 25, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi, Sophia Epley

The Biden Administration Should Not Sell F-35s to Turkey

The Greek daily Kathimerini on September 22 disclosed high-level negotiations between Washington and Ankara to sell U.S. F-35 joint strike fighters to Turkey. Equipping Turkey with a fifth-generation stealth...

September 9, 2024 | |

Iranian Lawmaker Admits Tehran Sent Missiles to Russia

A member of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee acknowledged on September 8 that Iran had transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use in...

September 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s missile trade with Russia is about changing world order

The story of the transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia is not just about the missiles; it is about the larger symbol.

September 5, 2024 | |

U.S. Reportedly Warned UK Against Arms Export Restrictions to Israel

Biden administration officials privately warned the United Kingdom against suspending arms exports to Israel over concerns that it could harm attempts to broker a ceasefire between...

August 22, 2024 | Anthony Ruggiero |

Swift U.S. Response Needed to Contain Mpox Outbreak in Africa

The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on August 14 due to a surge in cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox,...

August 12, 2024 | |

U.S. Increases Force Posture in the Middle East Amid Iranian Threats

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to expedite its transit to the U.S. Central Command region on August 11 as the United States...

August 12, 2024 | |

Iran Reportedly Will Send Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Iran will imminently deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on August 9, citing two European intelligence sources. Dozens...

August 7, 2024 | |

Putin Urges Iran to Exercise Restraint

Latest Developments The Secretary of Russia’s National Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, reportedly conveyed a personal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Iranian leaders while he was...

August 7, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Elaine K. Dezenski, Craig Singleton, Joe Dougherty

Readout of FDD Expert’s Trip to Taiwan

August 4, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

State Laws on Israel Boycotts Hold Up in Court

The BDS movement hates these laws because they work.

July 24, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

America held hostage

Rewarding thugs is not an adequate policy response

July 19, 2024 | Jonathan Schanzer, Richard Goldberg, David Daoud, Joe Dougherty

Israel-Hamas War Reaches a Tipping Point

July 16, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

Trump’s foreign-policy platform reflects his first-term achievements

President Biden’s foreign-policy failures have set the world on fire — and the conflagration is now the backdrop as Republicans present their very different vision. Biden has invited multiple...

July 12, 2024 | Mark Dubowitz, Jacob Nagel

2040: The year Iran predicts Israel will be destroyed. Now is the time to prepare

The Islamic Republic is developing a comprehensive strategy to bring about Israel’s elimination as a sovereign state.

July 12, 2024 | |

U.S. Resumes Shipment of Bombs to Israel

The United States will resume shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel, a U.S. official said on July 10. The official explained that the delivery of 1,700 MK-82 500-pound bombs for...

July 12, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

Playing into Sinwar’s hands: Which of Hamas’s ceasefire demands can Israel accept?

If there is a chance to reach a deal that Israel can accept, it is only by increasing the military pressure, not by reducing it.